Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output of the following jacks:
–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D- PCM” (page 100).
Dolby | Normally select this |
Surround | position. |
| |
| are output to two channels |
| for enjoying surround |
| sounds. |
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Normal | |
| are downmixed to two |
| channels for use with your |
| stereo. |
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To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn off the surround settings of this recorder
(page 101).
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
–LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
–AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
–DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to
Standard Normally select this position.
TV Mode | Makes low sounds clear |
| even if you turn the volume |
| down. |
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|
Wide | Gives you the feeling of |
Range | being at a live performance. |
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto | Normally, select this. |
| Outputs audio signals |
| according to the “Dolby |
| Digital” or “DTS” settings |
| (page 100). |
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PCM | Converts Dolby Digital to |
| PCM. |
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Note
If you select “Auto” when connecting the recorder to a TV not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, no sound may be heard. In this case, select “PCM.”
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
On | Outputs audio signals during |
| FF1 |
| disc with Dolby Digital |
| soundtracks. |
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Off | No sound is output during |
| FF1 |
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Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Surround
Turns on the surround function to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate front speakers (page 19).
Off | No surround effect |
Surround1 Creates one set of virtual surround speakers
Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers
Surround3 Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers
Notes
•When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.
•When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).
Adjustments and Settings
,continued 101US